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AL52 DUB

2012 Volkswagen Caddy

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

201,868 mi
Last recorded201,868 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Caddy97,487 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL52 DUB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2025 201,868 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Jan 2025 201,868 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 198,488 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2024 189,420 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 178,467 miles

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Fail 9 Jan 2023 178,460 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 171,461 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 153,473 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 153,472 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 143,124 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 134,587 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 125,256 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2018 125,256 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 113,200 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 103,644 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 73,654 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 73,654 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caddy?

Based on 2,354,923 MOT tests across 201,129 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
7,837
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
201,129
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 44,074
Registration plate lamp not working 26,465
Brake pipe excessively corroded 24,927
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22,804
Stop lamp not working 20,654
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AL52 DUB is a 2012 Volkswagen Caddy in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2012 Volkswagen Caddy models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 97,487 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Caddy fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 44,074 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AL52 DUB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Caddy typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 14 years old, this Volkswagen Caddy is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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AL52 DUB is a 2012 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 11 March 2012.

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